DIY Note: One end is SC/APC OptiTap hardened (factory connector); the other end is an SC/APC pigtail (no connector housing attached) for splicing/field-termination.

Condition:
Brand new and unused — stored indoors in clean, climate-controlled conditions. Factory-terminated and ready for installation.

Model: Pigtail-SX-GYFXTBC8Y-1500 FT
Length: 1,500 feet (≈ 457 meters)
Weight: ≈ 34 lb (15.4 kg) per reel
Fiber Type: Single-Mode (OS2 9/125 µm G.652D)


🔌 Connector Details

  • One End – Hardened SC/APC (OptiTap-Style Male)
    • IP68 rated weatherproof housing for direct outdoor connection
    • Rugged UV-resistant polymer body with pull strain relief
    • Industry-standard for FTTH drops and pole-to-building installs

  • Opposite End – Standard SC/APC Pigtail
    • Green APC (Angled Physical Contact) tip for low return loss
    • Ready for splicing or patch-panel termination

Optical Performance:

  • Insertion Loss ≤ 0.28 dB   Return Loss ≥ 63 dB


🧵 Cable Construction

  • Central loose-tube figure-8 design with steel messenger wire

  • UV-resistant PE outer jacket rated for outdoor and aerial installations

  • Aramid yarn for tensile strength and crush resistance

  • Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +60 °C


⚙️ Applications

  • FTTH / FTTX subscriber drops (pole to home runs)

  • ISP & WISP aerial last-mile deployments

  • Outdoor campus or CCTV network links

  • Direct connection to OptiTap terminals or distribution enclosures


💵 Vendor Comparison & Value

Comparable un-terminated GYFXTBC8Y fiber reels retail for $160–$200 (wholesale bare cable) at major vendors like Fiber-Mart and MEFiberOptic.
Pre-terminated FTTH drops with hardened SC/APC and pigtail ends commonly sell for $350–$500 per reel.

You’re getting the same factory-terminated, ready-to-install cable for a fraction of the price — ideal for installers, contractors, and ISPs looking to cut material and termination costs.


📦 What’s Included

  • 1 × 1500 ft reel of GYFXTBC8Y single-mode fiber optic drop cable

  • Factory terminations on both ends (Hardened SC/APC + SC/APC Pigtail)

  • Original wooden spool as shown in photos


🚚 Shipping & Pickup

  • Ships same or next business day after payment

  • Local pickup available (Evansville, IN area)

  • Freight shipping available for bulk orders — message for quote


💰 Pricing

Sale OptionPriceNotes
Individual Reel$225 Buy It Now“Best Offer” enabled
Bulk (5 + Reels)$200 EachMessage for discount

D SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. 💥

This is a large, heavy industrial reel (~34 lb), but we cover the shipping cost to make your purchase completely hassle-free. No hidden fees, no freight quotes required — just one flat price, delivered to your door.

Orders of multiple reels ship palletized at no extra charge. Bulk buyers welcome — please message for combined shipping options and discounts.